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Scenes from 2012 New York Comic Con

Costumed fans arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. The four day event is the largest pop culture event on the East Coast.

Fan Shermeen Saeed, dressed as the Batman comic book character Harley Quinn, poses for a photograph during Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York. (Keith Bedford/Reuters)

Costumed participants take part in a costume contest during Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York. (Keith Bedford/Reuters)

Dressed as the comic book character Loki, fan Alina Vukul, adjusts her costume during Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York. (Keith Bedford/Reuters)

Crowds make their way through Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York. (Keith Bedford/Reuters)

Dressed as the character Terezi from the internet comic book Homestuck, fan Gabby Phillips, poses for a photograph during Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York. (Keith Bedford/Reuters)

Participants adjust their costumes using the restroom mirror during Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York. (Keith Bedford/Reuters)

Fan Frank Radice, dressed as the comic book character The Joker, poses for a photograph during Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center. (Keith Bedford/Reuters)

Costumed participants wait in line to use the restroom during Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York. (Keith Bedford/Reuters)

Dressed as characters from the video game Kingdom Hearts, fans Jackie Andrews and Fernanda Bernades (R), share a kiss as they relax during Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York. (Keith Bedford/Reuters)

Fan Christian Borges, dressed as Captain Olimar of the Pikmin video game series, adjust his helmet to his costume during Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center. (Keith Bedford/Reuters)

Costumed participants are photographed during Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York. (Keith Bedford/Reuters)

A participant dressed as Star Wars character Boba Fett plays the accordion during Comic Con at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York. (Keith Bedford/Reuters)

A Comic Con attendee wearing a costume poses during the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)

A Comic Con attendee wearing a Joker costume poses during the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)

Adelaide Clemens attends the 2012 New York Comic Con in New York City. (Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)

Adelaide Clemens and Michael J. Bassett attend the 2012 New York Comic Con in New York City. (Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)

A Comic Con attendee wearing an Iron Man costume poses during the 2012 New York Comic Con at the Javits Center. (Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)

General atmosphere during the 2012 New York Comic Con at the Javits Center in New York City. (Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)

A Comic Con attendee poses during the 2012 New York Comic Con at the Javits Center in New York City. (Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)

People from New Gen Universe in costume arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Jing Wang and Sofia Samrad play characters from Weyland Industries during the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans in costume arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans in costume arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Sasha Maglio and other fans arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

A Comic Con attendee wearing a Batman costume poses during the 2012 New York Comic Con at the Javits Center in New York City. (Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)

Fans with dolls arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

A Comic Con attendee wearing a Sonic the Hedgehog costume poses during the 2012 New York Comic Con at the Javits Center in New York City. (Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images)

Mutant Ninja Turtles pose for photos as fans in costume arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Sexy statues are on display at the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Alluring statues are displayed at the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans in costume arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Alyssa Carlson and Helene Waldemarson arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans in costume arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans in costume arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans in costume arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans in costume arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans in costume arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans in costume browse comics for sale during the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans in costume arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Scott Beaulie and other fans arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Becky Snow from England arrives for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Becky and Hannah Snow from England arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

A man dressed in costume as fans arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

A man dressed as Batman waits with other fans during the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

A man dressed as Batman waits with other fans. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Brian Jurow dressed as a Ninja poses during the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Michael Bishop pushes his son Thomas, 2 months, as they wait for the opening of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Michael Bishop feeds his son Thomas as they wait with John Peterson for the opening of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans in costume arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

Fans in costume arrive for the opening session of the 2012 New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Center. (Timothy Clary/Getty Images)

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